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medicare pays him $145 but for the same procedure medicade pays $63. primary care rates and med canadian armedicadeare going to% internationally but in new york they will hav have to triple. >> even though they are selling plans on the obama changes dock portiodoctors remain ambivalent whether they will take the insurance. >> in new york 44% say they will set out the first year and 33 are not sure if they will participate. and 4. 4:10 are weighing their operations. lower pay to physicians is away to make plans affordable. but even for plans that pay higher rates many carry higher out of pocket costs which can create extra hurdles for doctors trying to collect. and that could leave physicians on the hook for the cost. many insurance companies will not advise us what the actual deductible will be ahead of time that means the doctor will have to wait for the insurance company determination and has to bill the patient and then hope that the patient can pay it. >> and that hea hope may not mae financial sense for doctors when the drive for the healthcare co
medicare pays him $145 but for the same procedure medicade pays $63. primary care rates and med canadian armedicadeare going to% internationally but in new york they will hav have to triple. >> even though they are selling plans on the obama changes dock portiodoctors remain ambivalent whether they will take the insurance. >> in new york 44% say they will set out the first year and 33 are not sure if they will participate. and 4. 4:10 are weighing their operations. lower pay to...
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florida representative john micah, and henry chow, one of the top technology officers to the center for medicare and medicaid services. listen in. >> obamacare was not ready from an i.t. operational and also from a security standpoint for primetime on october b 1s. were you aware of it? >> i was aware that there-- >> that was no high-- >> i said from an operational. >> i'm just trying to answer your question. >> a lot of questions like that. mr. chow and others from the administration insist they're working around the clock to fix the website. they couldn't say for certain whether it would be fixed and up and running by the end of the month as the white house promised, but 20 to 25,000 people can be on the website at one time. half of where they want it to be. >> lisa, if there was a theme from today's hearings, it was cybersecurity. new concerns in that arena? >> that is a new concern that has been raised. there has been some potential cyberattention. there will be a lot of personal information on the website. those who testified from asked were enough security checks done? i don't think lawmak
florida representative john micah, and henry chow, one of the top technology officers to the center for medicare and medicaid services. listen in. >> obamacare was not ready from an i.t. operational and also from a security standpoint for primetime on october b 1s. were you aware of it? >> i was aware that there-- >> that was no high-- >> i said from an operational. >> i'm just trying to answer your question. >> a lot of questions like that. mr. chow and...
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the box fit under medicare. with the way partisan politics is going to washington, there'll be plenty of the crisis to report on. >> let hope gridlock get a litting better. >> the memorial in johannesburg in south africa, for the man that led the majority to freedom. president obama made some news shaking raul castro's hand in pasting. the majority black population is still suffering economic hardships it felt under the white minority scheme. but it's exuberance at the celebrations and the deep feeling from nelson mandela. that's what we will be remembering from this day. >> he showed the awesome power, and on connecting people with each other and with a true meaning of peace. >> in his honour we commit ourselves to continue building a nation based on the democratic values of human dignity, quality and freedom. >> we will never see the likes of nelson mandela again. but let me say to the young people of africa, and the young people around the world you, too, can make his life worth your own. >> for more i'm join
the box fit under medicare. with the way partisan politics is going to washington, there'll be plenty of the crisis to report on. >> let hope gridlock get a litting better. >> the memorial in johannesburg in south africa, for the man that led the majority to freedom. president obama made some news shaking raul castro's hand in pasting. the majority black population is still suffering economic hardships it felt under the white minority scheme. but it's exuberance at the celebrations...
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they left plans like medicare and medicaid but a major oversight t didn't exempt helping american indians. >> for indian country, these cuts mean 3,000 fewer in-patient admissions. and unconscionabley 800,000 fewer out-patient visits for ihs visits, 804,000 trips that should be to the doctor or to see a nurse or to keep people healthvy been cut. we need your help to talk to congress. it's congress who has to take action on a realistic budget, getting rid of sequestration and preventing the next round of arbitrary cuts from having a potentially devastating impact. >> rose bud sioux saysa the u.s. government cannot shirk its responsibility to tribes. >> sequester should not affect indian country. we should be fully funded at all times. we are the first people of this land. >> harder than proving the relationship with american indians, the past mistakes? >> today we declare we must never forget. we must never deny the injustice that for decades upon decades was inflicted on native peoples. we affirm that this painful past has informed and given rise rise to self determination. >> unless cong
they left plans like medicare and medicaid but a major oversight t didn't exempt helping american indians. >> for indian country, these cuts mean 3,000 fewer in-patient admissions. and unconscionabley 800,000 fewer out-patient visits for ihs visits, 804,000 trips that should be to the doctor or to see a nurse or to keep people healthvy been cut. we need your help to talk to congress. it's congress who has to take action on a realistic budget, getting rid of sequestration and preventing...
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entitlement programs, social security, medicare, medicaid continue to function. also at airports, t.s.a. screeners will be on the job and border patrol agents will still be working, but here's what is jeopardized. 800,000 federal workers could get furloughed. they're not just here in washington. they are all across the country. that will start to get felt in states across the nation. we see things like veteran benefits that could be jeopardized. one point of irony, the federal health care law, major date tomorrow, october 1, the exchanges, these on line and marketplaces that you can also find locally in your communities. the way to get health insurance, those keep going. they don't get put on hold, even if the federal government shuts down, because the white house has jurisdiction over that. they're continuing to put those forward. the very thing the republicans are fighting over will still keep happening. >> reporting live from capitol hill, thanks for being with us this morning, libby. stay with aljazeera for continuing coverage of the looming government shutdo
entitlement programs, social security, medicare, medicaid continue to function. also at airports, t.s.a. screeners will be on the job and border patrol agents will still be working, but here's what is jeopardized. 800,000 federal workers could get furloughed. they're not just here in washington. they are all across the country. that will start to get felt in states across the nation. we see things like veteran benefits that could be jeopardized. one point of irony, the federal health care law,...
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everything from means testing to medicare, trying to slow the growth of entitlement programs like social security and medicate. departments have real con interference that. they're very wary about giving up too much and they enter this process feeling strong. the federal health care law is on the tail in one sense, the president open to improvements and conversations, but we're not going to see any dramatic changes. he ultimately holds veto power and there's no way he's going to sign any bill that makes major changes to the law that's just getting rolled out now. >> finally here, there's been a bit of confusion coming out of the short term budget law just passed by congress. it seems a section of the bill gives the president the authority to increase future debt limits on his own. any clarification there? >> sure. it does give him the power, but only through february 7. usually, there is a push to raise the debt ceiling when the u.s. treasure arery hits a certain dollar amount. instead, they put a time frame on it now, february 7. depending how much money comes in or out. this is being c
everything from means testing to medicare, trying to slow the growth of entitlement programs like social security and medicate. departments have real con interference that. they're very wary about giving up too much and they enter this process feeling strong. the federal health care law is on the tail in one sense, the president open to improvements and conversations, but we're not going to see any dramatic changes. he ultimately holds veto power and there's no way he's going to sign any bill...
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dealing with medicare, or social security. but he has made it clear, that without a gun to his head, saying that we'll shut down the government, which they did. or not pay the debts of the united states. that he and the democrats nancy pelosi has said the same thing, our leadership is willing to sit down, and discuss all of these issues -- >> that's a talking point, that is something we have all heard before, what have they done wrong that they should do differently moving forward? >> i think -- honestly, i think this is a situation where we see that the republicans are the ones -- i understand you say well it takes two to tang go, and both sides, but honestly, in this one, it has been a small minority, of the republican party who has been absolutely intransigent. it's been my way of the highway. they have held their republican conference hostage, and they have held the entire country hostage. it's time to get over there. there are increasing number of republicans who will saying the same thing. inside and outside of the gover
dealing with medicare, or social security. but he has made it clear, that without a gun to his head, saying that we'll shut down the government, which they did. or not pay the debts of the united states. that he and the democrats nancy pelosi has said the same thing, our leadership is willing to sit down, and discuss all of these issues -- >> that's a talking point, that is something we have all heard before, what have they done wrong that they should do differently moving forward?...
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they are far below medicare and private insurance. for instance, a brooklyn based op that will moges, the president of the med kag society said private insurance reimburnses at $150, medicare $145. med kade pays about $63. primary care raids and medicade will have to go up 73%. in new york they have to triple. >> even though private insurance companies are selling plans on the obamacare exchanges. doctors are ambivant as to whether they'll take the insurance. 44% of physicians plan on sitting out the first year. 33% are not sure if they'll participate. nationwide four in 10 physicians are still weighing their options. >> lower payments to first irnings, experts say is one way of making plan affordable. for patients that have insurance to pay doctors higher rates. they carry higher out of pocket costs, creating hurdles for the physicians. >> many insurance companies tell us they won't advice us of the deductible ahead of time so the doctor can't collect the deductible in advance. that means the doctor has to wait for the insurance comp
they are far below medicare and private insurance. for instance, a brooklyn based op that will moges, the president of the med kag society said private insurance reimburnses at $150, medicare $145. med kade pays about $63. primary care raids and medicade will have to go up 73%. in new york they have to triple. >> even though private insurance companies are selling plans on the obamacare exchanges. doctors are ambivant as to whether they'll take the insurance. 44% of physicians plan on...
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the head of medicaid and medicare testified tuesday. the users are now able to create accounts. healthcare.gov can pros nearly 14,000 registrations an hour. >> it is important to remember that the website is in fact working and more people are applying and enrolling each week. in addition to the website, there are other ways for consumers to approach healthcare.gov. >> the government will reach out to those who had problems with the system. her testimony came amid a flurry of reports about trouble with the site. >> secretary of state john kerry plans to meet separately with prime minister netanyahu and pal tin yell president trying to breathe into life into the stalled mideast negotiations. >> i come here to work with the leaders, the prime minister and leader of the palestinian authority to move forward so that israel can live the dream. >> we have more now from bethlehem. >> secretary of state john kerry is here to try to bring the pal stipian and israeli negotiators closer after direct talks started and were relaunched between the two sides since the end of july. it's going t
the head of medicaid and medicare testified tuesday. the users are now able to create accounts. healthcare.gov can pros nearly 14,000 registrations an hour. >> it is important to remember that the website is in fact working and more people are applying and enrolling each week. in addition to the website, there are other ways for consumers to approach healthcare.gov. >> the government will reach out to those who had problems with the system. her testimony came amid a flurry of...
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among those survivors, badly injured people still do not have access to needed medicare care. >> my daughters wounds are open and bad. it needs to be operated on, but she cannot be transferred to another hospital, because there is no transportation. >> no transportation because the storm smashed cars and trashed roads. power is cut off to many areas, and communication lines are till down, making it impossible to get in touch with family. >> please tell my family i'm alive. >> that includes american tourists. >> it is not a good idea for me to be here anymore. the fewer people that are here, the easier relief will be. i've got to tell my family i'm alive and there's no communication here at all. >> soldiers are clearing paths to the debris for relief to get to the needed areas. they estimate 2.5 million people need food. for many, the situation is desperate. >> it is very dangerous. they are looting for food, and people were stealing everything, everything that they can. >> i heard looters have killed seven security guards. >> the mayor of tacloban said people need to realize a sad truth. >> p
among those survivors, badly injured people still do not have access to needed medicare care. >> my daughters wounds are open and bad. it needs to be operated on, but she cannot be transferred to another hospital, because there is no transportation. >> no transportation because the storm smashed cars and trashed roads. power is cut off to many areas, and communication lines are till down, making it impossible to get in touch with family. >> please tell my family i'm alive....
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medicare won't cover expenses for gender reassignment. >> it's not right. there are so many barriers. >> this nurse practitioner says lack of care explains why many transgender people attempted or committed used. >> 41% of transgender discrimination reported and that rate amongst the general population is 1.6%. our lives have value, people need to understand that. by sharing perupset tifs it's hoped in time people will. >> acts of violents are prevalent against transgender individuals. transgender europe says 1200 have been murdered across the contintent since 2008. 200 have been killed around the world last year. a u.s. security deal needs the approval of afghanistan tribal's leaders. al jazeera looks at the elders and its pivotal roll in keeping north america in afghanistan past 2014. >> and a tough law helping go after cyber offenders. >> and 50 years after john f. kennedy's assassination. >> i'm john henry smith - late wednesday night tigers and rangers fired up the byrners. details coming up in sports. details coming up in sports. details coming up in
medicare won't cover expenses for gender reassignment. >> it's not right. there are so many barriers. >> this nurse practitioner says lack of care explains why many transgender people attempted or committed used. >> 41% of transgender discrimination reported and that rate amongst the general population is 1.6%. our lives have value, people need to understand that. by sharing perupset tifs it's hoped in time people will. >> acts of violents are prevalent against...
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. >> entitlement reforms so socially security, medicare and medicate will be there 30 years from now. that means both sides are going to have to give. >> final approval will be voted on tomorrow, saying the legislation will help break a terrible cycle of governing by crisis. then it goes to the president's desk where president obama has said he will sign it. >> we saw some key republican senators staunchly opposed to this bill, are we to assume perhaps that politics might be involved? >> that's probably a pretty good assumption. analysts definitely saying this. we have the 2016 run, you saw mitch mcconnell and john cornyn in the story there, both up for reelection, facing tough primaries. you've got hand paul, marco rubio, ted cruz with possible presidential aspirations. they could potentially say hey, they caved in when we voted on not having at many budget cuts. >> politics in washington hard to believe. >> the new secretary of homeland security will be sworn in by week's ends. jay johnson confirmed by the nat is a former pentagon lawyer. he'll oversee national security, disaster re
. >> entitlement reforms so socially security, medicare and medicate will be there 30 years from now. that means both sides are going to have to give. >> final approval will be voted on tomorrow, saying the legislation will help break a terrible cycle of governing by crisis. then it goes to the president's desk where president obama has said he will sign it. >> we saw some key republican senators staunchly opposed to this bill, are we to assume perhaps that politics might be...